I am happy to report that I recently finished editing the final 3 chapters of the Dragon and Acanthus Leaf lesson. They are now available on my online school – all 15 episodes! Nearly every episode (or chapter) is 30 to 40 minutes long. This lesson is by far the longest video I have on my school. Chapter 13 starts […]
Worm and Fish Carving at Marc Adams School

I recently taught 2 classes at Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indianapolis, Indiana – a 2-day class over the weekend and a 5-day class on European carving. Some students even ventured into taking both classes! This will pretty much be a photo album of what went on during the class. Some of you may […]
Carved Wheat and Ribbon

I recently finished a very delicate carving of a wheat and ribbon design. This was carved for a friend, Monty Hinson, who is a highly skilled furniture maker here in Charleston. Monty and I have made several ornate period furniture pieces together – Goddard/Townsend Newport dresser, Charleston Rice Beds, Philadelphia Lowboys. Monty builds the furniture […]
New Video on Carving a Grape and Leaf Design

A new video has just been added to my online school. It is a relief carving of a grape leaf and grape design. The video shows how to lower the entire background flat. This one has a real nasty area in the wood where there is a knot and I show the technique of tackling […]
Teaching in Europe?
I am scheduling a trip to Europe next June and was curious if there might be anyone over there who might want to schedule a woodcarving class… I don’t really have any specific schedule yet, but I do know we are going to head to England and visit Stephen’s family (he was born over there) […]